Body Parts

By: Caitlin Rother

Narrated by: Laural Merlington

Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

On a chilly November afternoon in 1998, a tearful 36-year-old man walked into the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department in Eureka, California, and confessed to something horrible. 

"I hurt some people," he said. Inside his pocket was the ghastly proof of his statement. But there was more to Wayne Adam Ford than the trail of mangled victims he left behind. More, even, than the twisted predator inside, which drove him to increasingly perverse sexual appetites. 

Pulitzer-nominated author Caitlin Rother draws on previously sealed testimony, interviews with the key players in the case, and the killer's shocking confession to explore the demons that drove a damaged man to his unspeakable crimes. Her book is a haunting, unforgettable true-life thriller.

©2009 Caitlin Rother (P)2020 Tantor

Oh, the narration!

The previous post about San Ber NAR dino pretty much sums it up. It sounds like a monotone granny robot reading this book. If she said San BerNARdino one more time, I thought I would lose my mind. It's bad when you yell at the narrator while listening.

wow!

this is a really interesting story, especially living in Mendocino County, but, worst narration ever. almost too distracting at times. fascinating story though.

San Ber NAR dino?

This ladies voice and pronunciation was too much for me. She spoke with a very flat, monotone, granny voice and the way she pronounced San Bernardino was just ridiculous.
The story was ok, but rambled on too much about characters that only had a passing role.
I made it through this book... but it wasn't easy. I wouldn't recommend it.

Worst narrator I’ve ever heard

This lady has one foot in the grave just started book but it’s going to be a struggle

Terrible Narrator

The book has interesting points, however, I could barely finish it as the narrator was simply awful. She has a flat affect and boring presentation as well as difficulty with pronunciation. The story itself rambles on far too much about many of the characters. It might be interesting if you lived in the area it took place. I would absolutely NOT recommend this audio book.

great listen but...

I really enjoyed this book. it's a little monotone.
it drags on a bit towards the end.

Very detailed information

The crimes described in this book are not for the faint hearted. I hadn’t heard about this one so I was eager to listen. The narrator has such a deep voice that it was difficult for me to understand at times what he was saying. In my vehicle, I had to adjust the bass which helped some. The book is extremely detailed in every way. I probably would have passed on this one had I read the other reviews first.

Good Research —- Solid Story

Right mix of detective work, victimology, backstory, legal. Extensive research by the author shows throughout the book. Smacks of Ann Rule and her unrelenting research.

It kept me going

The story itself is organized well. Bit the narrator’s voice is so mechanical, it is a bit weird.

Good book for putting you to sleep!

While the story was okay the narrator sucked. She had this bland monotone voice that made it so boring that I fell asleep. Glad I did not waste a credit on it.

Body Parts.

A truly fascinating story. Very much worth a listen. I had not heard of this story, very glad I found this. Brilliant narration too.

It was a free read but i gave up.

with 3hrs left i gave up and skipped to the end. the story was long winded and the narrator mono syllabic, she sounded bored and just narated the whole book as though she was reading a cereal pkt she had just read for the tenth time. i tried to make it to the end but couldn't.

Fascinating insight

A very interesting background into a serial killer…….we are so taken in with what the media wish to portray but this throughly explored the man behind the murders.
Agree, appalling narration, did consider not bothering with it initially but glad I saw it through to the end.

a balanced story - with the strangest narrator

I knew a little about wayne ford before listening. it was part of the 'frse' listening so I gave ut a go.
I thought it was well researched as balanced as it could be, respectful of the victims and their families.
but
the narrator... she made an interesting book hard work... I became obsessed with listening to how tired she sometimes sounded and then the change after an edit.
I'd recommend if you can get through the voice.

Interesting book but appalling narration

This is a very interesting book but the narrator is terrible, I almost gave up on it. It is a shame because the content is well researched and well put together.

If it has been well narrated I would have given it 5 stars all round. Worth a listen if you can get beyond the flat and characterless voice. Or pick up a paper copy.

Very interesting.

I liked listening to this story and always wanted more when I pressed pause.
I really didn’t like the reader’s voice, it took me a while to get used to it. I would have given a 5* rating, but the voice was awful!

Couldn’t get past the first 5 minutes

Awful robotic narration. Couldn’t tolerate it last 5 minutes. No idea if the book is worth a read, but the narrator wrecked it.